Course summary
Develop as a performer with stylistic awareness and an understanding of how to prepare for the concert platform and take part in a public recital at the end of your course in September. Course description This course is designed to help you build the stylistic awareness and advanced techniques to perform music at concert level. Through workshops, masterclasses and one-to-one lessons with specialist tutors, you will hone your abilities as both a solo and ensemble performer, culminating in a public recital at the end of your course. Students can either choose to take a piano performance pathway or instrumental performance pathway. You will have the opportunity to engage in modules that develop your understanding of performance as a research informed discipline, whilst also having the opportunity to collaborate on creative projects with students from other programmes. The department plays an important role in Sheffield's thriving cultural life, and students have frequent opportunities to perform for the University of Sheffield Concerts, a concert series that hosts varied performances from world-wide professional musicians throughout the year. Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
How to apply
International applicants
English language requirements: Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in music or a combined degree with a substantial music component. We may accept other undergraduate degrees in a related subject, depending on your experience. Provide a portfolio with your application When you apply you'll need to provide a portfolio in the form of a video. It must include two contrasting pieces of different styles and eras that demonstrate your expressive and technical flexibility. Classical singers should choose works in two different languages. The portfolio should be approximately 20 minutes and can be uploaded in separate videos. To submit your portfolio, you should do one of the following: Upload your video recordings with your postgraduate online application. Provide an online link to your performance portfolio in your postgraduate online application. We also consider a wide range of international qualifications: Entry requirements for international students Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN